Sports
Cooks 7s team determined to make their mark at Oceania tournament
Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Sevens men’s team carries the hopes of the nation as they head into the Oceania Rugby tournament determined to make their mark on the regional stage.
Spectacular Netball in Paradise finals
Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball fans were treated to spectacular displays of skill, determination, and team spirit during the Rarotonga Netball in Paradise finals yesterday. With 33 teams competing across various categories, the tournament culminated in a nail-biting finish that showcased the best of local and international netball talent.
Teremoana signs with Matchroom
Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
Aussie heavyweight knockout machine, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has signed with global boxing powerhouse Matchroom, joining the likes of Jai Opetaia, Liam Paro, Skye Nicolson and George Kambosos in the promoter’s stable.
Rarotonga’s Team Orange impresses at Netball in Paradise
Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Team Orange continues to turn heads at the Netball in Paradise tournament as the only mixed division team comprised entirely of locally based players from Rarotonga.
Cook Islands bowlers ranked in top 10
Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls is extremely proud of national reps Royden Aperau and Tai Jim who were ranked in the top 10 at the 2024 World Singles Champion of Champions tournament that was hosted at Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, late last month.
Grassroots football kicks off CIFA Knock-Outs semi-final
Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Today marks an exciting milestone in the 2024 CIFA Knock-Outs Competition as the grassroots teams step into the spotlight for the semi-finals.
Apii Avarua dominates Primary School Badminton Tournament
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament held over a week ago brought vibrant energy to the courts, showcasing the talents of young athletes from schools across Rarotonga.
Exciting matches and great sportsmanship at Netball in Paradise
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The second day of the Netball in Paradise 2024 tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao brought plenty of thrills and tight matchups as teams from Rarotonga and New Zealand battled it out on the court yesterday.
Thrilling clashes in football knockouts
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 CIFA Knockouts continued to deliver exceptional football action, bringing together the best teams from all divisions for an unforgettable week of competition.
Netball fever grips Rarotonga
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
The biggest netball tournament in the Cook Islands – ‘BSP Netball in Paradise’ – kicked off on Saturday morning with a traditional turou by Danniel Daniel at the Multi Sports Arena in Nikao.
Iro inspires next generation
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A young Cook Islander rugby league prodigy is making waves in the NRL, honouring his family’s legacy and inspiring the next generation of Cook Islands rugby league players.
Paddlers honour friend with donation
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Paddling, Sports
The Dennes Boys Vaka Eiva crew from Australia has generously donated stationery supplies, sports equipment and t-shirts to Apii Takitumu in Matavera.
Football teams battle in knockouts to keep championship hopes alive
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The much-anticipated first round of the 2024 CIFA Knock-Out competition is finally here, and teams from across the island are gearing up for an action-packed day of football.
Te Tupu reigns supreme
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The celebrated 2024 Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the Round Rarotonga Relay V6 open men and women’s oe vaka races, showcasing the endurance and skills of the paddlers, and uniting local talent and international teams.
Juniors impress in marathon races
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva junior paddlers hit the lagoon again in Muri for the marathon two-kilometre and six-kilometre V6 races yesterday.
Local crews dominate Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay races
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The good conditions of the ocean blue made for good racing around Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay Round Raro oe vaka races.
300+ netters ready for action packed Netball in Paradise
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
More than 300 netball players from 33 teams will take to the Multi Sports Arena double courts in Nikao for the week long 2024 BSP Netball in Paradise tournament starting on Saturday, November 30.
Next generation of paddlers impress at Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints competition
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) Vaka Eiva Junior Sprint Races, set against the stunning backdrop of Muri beach lagoon, showcased an exciting talent of sportsmanship.
Vaka Eiva paddlers unitefor charity
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Thirty-four paddlers united for the Vaka Eiva 750-metre Boiler Swim, a charity event that involved swimming out to and around the iconic “boiler” at Avarua Wharf and back.
Vaka Eiva races heat up
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
The day three of Vaka Eiva 2024 saw intense competition across all divisions, with standout performances from local and international teams, particularly in the women’s and mixed categories.
